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Russia's AI Radar Sees Birds, Drones, Jets
8 Sep
Summary
- AI radar can distinguish drones from civilian aircraft and birds.
- The system can track up to 20 targets simultaneously.
- Targets can fly at speeds from 10 to 270 meters per second.
Russia's Alfa Experimental Design Bureau has successfully integrated artificial intelligence into its ALFA Sverkhdalnost radar station, enhancing its identification capabilities.
The AI within the radar system is programmed to recognize all types of flying objects, distinguishing between drones, civilian aircraft, and even birds. It operates by first detecting a target as a small blip on the screen. The system then maximizes its thermal imager to zoom in, allowing for a detailed examination of the object.
This advanced radar station can simultaneously monitor as many as 20 targets. These identified targets can be traveling at speeds between 10 and 270 meters per second. The integration of AI represents a leap forward in automated aerial surveillance and target recognition.